Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $26,981.
Over the past 12 months, Mercer County's residents have collectively paid a total of $323,410 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.
Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $30,656 | 13.6 |
| October 2024 | $26,981 | -5.5 |
| September 2024 | $28,546 | 19.5 |
| August 2024 | $23,884 | 1.9 |
| July 2024 | $23,435 | -19.3 |
| June 2024 | $29,029 | 4.1 |
| May 2024 | $27,884 | 9.2 |
| April 2024 | $25,529 | 5.7 |
| March 2024 | $24,147 | -6.2 |
| February 2024 | $25,752 | -11.9 |
| January 2024 | $29,232 | 3.2 |
| December 2023 | $28,335 | -6.4 |
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